KZN nurse suspended after viral video shows alleged patient assault
The KwaZulu-Natal Department has confirmed the suspension of a nurse featured in a viral video showing an alleged assault on a patient, vowing to uphold dignity and respect in healthcare.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department has suspended a nurse following the release of a viral video showing alleged patient assault at King Dinuzulu Hospital. The Department condemned the video, which depicts a nurse physically assaulting a patient and engaging in an argument with them in a hospital ward setting. The nurse is seen pointing and shoving her finger in the patient's face before moving on to another patient on an adjacent bed.
The Department confirmed that the nurse has been served with a formal letter of precautionary suspension, effective immediately and pending the completion of the disciplinary process. An investigator has been appointed to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, with the aim of expediting the process for a swift resolution.
The Department emphasized their commitment to following due process and ensuring justice is served, while also stating that the assaulted patient has been assessed by a clinical psychologist and is currently in stable emotional and mental condition.
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